Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Northampton
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH
Contact
Julia Gough
Telephone
+44 1604892663
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ITT278 Appointment of a Window Cleaning/External Cleaning Contractor.
Reference number
ITT278
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Northampton is seeking an efficient, innovative, high quality window cleaning, building fabric, architectural features cleaning service, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of programme of works.The University currently utilises a contractor that supplies 2 full time equivalent (FTE) to achieve its external cleaning requirements (including internal glazing.) Whilst the University of Northampton is looking for a tender based on this system, we are also open to suggestions for improved methods of running the contract.The contract shall be for a period of 3 years with the possibility entirely at the University’s discretion for up to 2 further one-year extensions.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £270,840
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90690000 - Graffiti removal services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Northampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Northampton is seeking an efficient, innovative, high quality window cleaning, building fabric, architectural features cleaning service, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of programme of works.The University currently utilises a contractor that supplies 2 full time equivalent (FTE) to achieve its external cleaning requirements (including internal glazing.) Whilst the University of Northampton is looking for a tender based on this system, we are also open to suggestions for improved methods of running the contract.Tenderers will need to demonstrate in their tender return that they will provide expertise in cleaning of glazing (external and internal), building fabric, cladding and architectural features, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of program of works. The University requires an organisation to provide the services outlined for a period of 3 years with the possibility entirely at the University’s discretion for up to 2 further one-year extensions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Fit for purpose, Capability and Social Impact / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The University envisages entering a 3-year contract with the option to extend entirely at the University discretion for a further 2 x 1 year extensions. The value in II.1.7, £277,840 is based on the initial Contract period of 3 years with the possibility for up to 2 x 1 year extensions at a value of £190,992 giving a maximum total of £468,832 over a period of 5 years.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-008158
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clean 4 Shaw Ltd
Unit 6, Mere Farm Business Complex, Red House Lane, Hannington
Kettering
NN6 9FP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £277,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £277,840
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom